FreeWheeling Easy Supplement

The Mon River Trail will eventually run for 30 miles south from the PA/WV state line along the east bank of the Monongahela River. The 5.9-mile asphalt section in Morgantown and Star City is named for Gov. Gasper Caperton. In addition, 1.9 miles are developed from Morgantown to Uffington. Park in Star City just north of US19 or in Morgantown near the mouth of Deckers Creek, south of the US19 bridge.

The current trail provides enormous variety. It begins in a residential area of Star City, passes parts of West Virginia University with its monorail system, runs along the edge of downtown Morgantown, and escapes from the city to the isolation of a bench along a bluff as it heads for Uffington. At the mouth of Decker’s Creek in Morgantown, it connects with the lower end of the 19-mile Decker’s Creek Trail.

Morgantown requires all bicycle riders to wear helmets. They enforce this rule.

Vicinity: Directions begin headed south on I79 as it crosses the PA/WV state line.

Star City trailhead: Four miles past the I79WV welcome center, take the exit for Star City. Follow signs for 2 miles to Star City. Immediately after crossing the Monongahela River, turn left on Boyers Av, then left again on Leeway St or University Ave to trailhead parking.

Morgantown trailhead: Six miles past the I79WV welcome center, take the exit for Morgantown. Follow signs to Morgantown. After crossing the Monongahela River, turn right on US119 and right again to the bus depot and trailhead parking.